Privacy Policy

Last Updated 8/16/2016

This Privacy Policy applies to your access and use of the finder site (www.finder.com) and finder products and services (together, the “finder Services” or “Site” or “Services”).

finder.com is an information service that provides you with the tools and information you need to compare a wide range of products, providers and services. We take your privacy seriously and we have published this policy to show we manage the personal information you provide to us when using our services.

This Privacy Policy, which forms part of our Terms of Use, describes the information that we gather from you, how we use and disclose your information, and the steps we take to protect your information. By using our Services, you consent to the privacy practices described in this policy.

In order to provide you with information, tools and other services we may collect and retain “Personal Information” that may identify you or contribute to identifying you. “Personal Information” can include information such as your name, email address, your photo, contact details and, in some cases, general financial information. We will not collect your personal information unless it’s necessary to provide the information, advice or service you’ve requested and, where possible, you’ll be able to use our services anonymously.

We will generally only collect your personal information from you or from someone you’ve authorized to provide it to us. We will also only collect information by lawful and fair means and not in an unreasonably intrusive way.

When we collect your information

When you use our service (or while you’re accessing our services) we may collect personal information about you. Because we take your privacy seriously we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are aware of:

who we are and how you can contact us; and

how you can gain access to the information we have collected about you; and

the purposes for which the personal information is collected; and

the organisations (or the types of organisations) to which we may disclose your personal information; and

the laws that require us to collect this information; and

the main consequences (if any) for you if you choose not to provide us with personal information about you.

We provide general advice and comparative information about a range of financial and credit products and can help you connect with businesses that provide relevant products and services. We are often required to collect some personal information to provide some services and, if you choose not to provide this information, then there is a chance that the information or advice you receive may not be suitable.

We prefer to collect personal information about an individual only from that individual but when you use our services you may provide us with personal information about someone else. We won’t ask you for personal information about someone else unless it’s needed to provide you with the service, advice or information you’ve requested but if you provide us with information about another person, you need to ensure that you are authorizedto disclose that information to us. It’s your responsibility to ensure that they understand how we will collect, use or disclose the information you provide. You need to take reasonable steps to ensure that they understand that we will not take any additional steps to confirm their understanding of these issues.

Cookies Information

When you use the Services, we may send one or more Cookies (which are small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters) to your computer or mobile device. We may use both Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies. A Session Cookie disappears after you close your browser. A Persistent Cookie remains after you close your browser and may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the Services. Persistent Cookies can be removed by accessing your Browser settings. If you delete, or choose not to accept, Cookies from the Services, you may not be able to utilize the features of our Site.

Automated collection

We want you to understand that when you visit our Site, use our Services or open our content we may automatically collect and retain information from your mobile device, browser or computer. The information we collect in this manner is generally anonymous technical or activity data that helps us improve and develop our Site. This may include your

IP address or other device address or ID;

hardware and software settings and configurations;

web browser and/or device type;

the web pages or sites that you visit just before, or just after, visiting our Site;

the pages you view on our Site;

your activity on our Site; and

the dates and times that you visit, access, or use the Services.

When you use the Site on a mobile device, we may also automatically collect the physical location of your device.

Protecting the privacy of children

We do not allow children under 16 years of age to become registered users nor will we knowingly collect or maintain information from them. If you identify or suspect that we have acted contrary to this policy, please alert us at support.global@finder.com and ask for that information to either be deleted or secured.

How we use personal information

We collect personal information from you to provide you with services, advice and information including

helping you to identify products and product providers appropriate for your needs and circumstances;

referring you to product providers;

in connection with a corporate transaction, such as a divestiture, merger, consolidation, or asset sale, or in the unlikely event of bankruptcy; or

in marketing, educative and promotional material (and then only with your express permission).

By using our services, you consent to us collecting, holding and using your personal information in this way.

We may also access, hold and use aggregated information about the people that use our services. Aggregated information won’t identify you or any other individual but simply provides us with non-personally identifiable data that we’ll use to improve our services, understand our users’ needs and develop tailored content. Although you would have provided us with the information we aggregate for these purposes, it won’t identify you or enable you to be personally identified.

Where we hold your information

The information you provide to us – both personal and general information - is held on our servers within the United States and access to these servers is restricted. If you choose to access the Site from outside the United States, please understand that you will be transferring your information to the United States for storage and processing.The information we collect is entered into our site by you, imported on your instruction and transmitted across the internet to our servers. By using our service, you are consenting to this process. The service providers who host our servers are not permitted to access your personal information except for the purposes of storing it. Although we will take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide to us, you should appreciate that the Internet itself is not secure and take care about the personal information that you transfer over the internet or by email.

In a limited number of circumstances we may use third party providers to facilitate surveys or mail outs on our behalf. Should this occur, we will only do so where the Service Provider

commits to securing your personal information in a manner consistent with our policy; or

neither holds nor retains the personal information accessed or used.

When we will disclose your information

As a general principle, we won’t disclose your personal information without your express permission unless

we are required to do so by the law, to comply with our obligations or exercise our rights;

it’s necessary to lessen or prevent a serious and imminent threat to a person’s health, life or safety;

it’s required to facilitate a corporate transaction, such as a divestiture, merger, consolidation, or asset sale, or in the unlikely event of bankruptcy; or

it’s necessary to lessen or prevent a threat to public health or public safety.

How we maintain accurate information

Although we will take reasonable steps to make sure that the personal information we collect, use or disclose is accurate, complete and up-to-date, it is your responsibility to ensure that the information you provide to us is accurate, complete and current. You control the information you provide to us and you can correct or update any information you choose to provide to us. If you want us to correct our records simply tell us what needs to be changed and why.

How do we retain and secure your personal information

We will only ask for the information we need to provide you with services, advice and information you request from us. Where we retain your information, it will only be information you provide to us and it will only be collected and used with your express permission.

Rest assured that we will, and do, take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold and prevent the misuse, loss or unauthorized use of the information we hold. We will also take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify personal information that we do not need or no longer need to retain. We have implemented safeguards to protect the integrity and security of your information but no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

Although finder maintains a regular plan of recovery in the event of the loss of data stored in relation to products and for the purposes of compliance with internal dispute resolution procedures, we do not routinely store individual personal data except with your express permission. Please be aware that when you engage with us via social media, in a forum or by email you may be providing us with some of your personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses. This information, which may identify you, is generally not retained by us for our broader use.

We also cannot control the actions of other users or other third parties with whom you may choose to share your information.

We believe in openness

This document sets out our approach to the management of personal information and we make this available to anyone who asks for it. If you need to know more, we are more than happy to explain to you what sort of personal information we hold, for what purposes, and how we collect, hold, use and disclose that information.

You can access your information

If we hold personal information about you, and in many cases we won’t, you can request access to the information we hold. We will not restrict your access to the information unless:

providing access would pose a serious threat to someone’s life or health; or

providing access would have an unreasonable impact upon someone else’s privacy; or

the request for access is frivolous or vexatious; or

the information relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings between you and us;

providing access would prejudice our negotiations; or

providing access would be unlawful; or

denying access is required or authorized by or under law; or

providing access would be prejudicial or commercially sensitive.

If we can’t provide you with access to the information because of one or more of these reasons (which we will confirm in writing) we will consider reasonable alternatives that may satisfy all parties. You’ll generally be able to access your personal information without cost but, if we think a charge is reasonable it will not be excessive and will not apply to lodging a request for access.

You determine how you’re identified

We only collect the information you provide to us so, to a great extent, when you use our services you can determine how you are identified.

Where your personal information may end up

Unless you choose to provide your personal information, or instruct us to do so, the personal information we hold will be secured on our servers and not be transferred elsewhere. There are some exceptions, but we won’t transfer personal information to a foreign country unless:

We believe that the recipient of the information is subject to a law or arrangements that are substantially similar to our commitment; or

you consent to the transfer; or

the transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract between you and us, or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures taken in response to your request; or

the transfer is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract concluded by you;

We will not transfer information contrary to this policy, without your consent or in a manner inconsistent with this policy.

How to provide feedback or request access

We believe in openness and we are committed to ensuring that we respect the privacy of those using the exceptional services we provide. If you want to arrange access to your information or have questions about privacy or the use of this site, contact us via email at privacy@finder.com, or by mail at 1460 4th St. # 306. Santa Monica, CA. 90401.

If you have a complaint, you can use the same address or write directly to the Privacy Officer who will try to:

provide a response within 5 days; and

investigate and attempt to resolve your complaint within 20 days.

Please contact us with any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, your personally identifiable information, our use and disclosure practices, or your consent choices by e-mail at support.global@finder.com.

How this policy will be updated

This policy will be updated from time to time and becomes effective the moment it is posted on our site. If you subsequently use our site or services you are deemed to have accepted the amended policy. Please revisit this page periodically to stay aware of any changes to this Privacy Policy.

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SusanMay 7, 2017

How long do you keep records of money sen to someone? I need a copy where I sent my ex-husband $300.00 in the year 2015. Is it possible to get a copy of this for court? Your information woule greatly appreciated. Thanks. I sent this to my ex.

Kindly note that we are finder.com, a financial comparison and information website that helps consumers make better decisions. We do not represent any of the money transfer companies we feature on our website.

If you can still log in to your account on the provider’s website, you may still be able to access that information. Otherwise, you can directly contact the money transfer company to request the details of your transfer in 2015.

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finder.com is an independent comparison platform and information service that aims to provide you with the tools you need to make better decisions. While we are independent, we may receive compensation from our partners for placement of their products or services. We may also receive compensation if you click on certain links posted on our site. While compensation arrangements may affect the order, position or placement of product information, it doesn't influence our assessment of those products. Please don't interpret the order in which products appear on our Site as any endorsement or recommendation from us. finder.com compares a wide range of products, providers and services but we don't provide information on all available products, providers or services. Please appreciate that there may be other options available to you than the products, providers or services covered by our service.